StartupsIndonesian unicorn's alleged fraud shakes investor confidence
Experts say eFishery case has hurt country's startup ecosystem
Indonesian aquaculture startup eFishery was founded in 2013: Allegations of book-cooking at the unicorn have shaken investor confidence in the country. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
ISMI DAMAYANTI
January 23, 2025 12:58 JST
JAKARTA -- Accusations of financial fraud at a prominent Indonesian startup backed by SoftBank Group and Temasek Holdings have sparked concerns over the company's governance, with experts saying the case could harm the Southeast Asian country's startup ecosystem as investors become more cautious in offering new funding.